Kingston police continue to investigate shooting, hit and run

KINGSTON, N.Y. - City police continue to investigate two incidents, one a shooting, the other a hit and run, both of which occurred Saturday, according to Lt. Clifford Tremper.

Tremper said Sunday afternoon that detectives, assisted by member of the Special Investigations Unit, were in the field interviewing residents in the Clinton Avenue area where a 40-year-old Hispanic male, who had been shot once in the shoulder, was found Saturday at 1:45 a.m.

The man, whose name was not released, was initially taken to Kingston Hospital, then transferred later to Albany Medical Center for further treatment.

Meanwhile, Tremper said police were reviewing video evidence and interviewing witnesses of a hit-and-run incident earlier Saturday during which a van struck a Citi-Bus, operated by the city of Kingston, then fled on Albany Avenue toward uptown.

Tremper said the incident occurred on Albany Avenue about 2:40 p.m. He said police are seeking information on a gray-colored Dodge Caravan that sustained extensive front end damage on the passenger side.

He said investigators are examining evidence left at the scene to identify the vehicle.

"We'll be checking body shops during the week to see if anyone with that kind of damage shows up for repairs," Tremper said.

Anyone with information on either incident is asked to call Kingston police at (845) 331-1671. Calls will be kept confidential.